NHL · Game guide
New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · in 16 daysMinnesota Wildhome
Minnesota area · Wild local
Regional simulcasts (5)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Minnesota Wild press release (NHL.com/wild), Oct. 1, 2026
New York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Islanders vs Wild: quick answers
What time is the Islanders vs Wild game?
- New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild starts on Thu, Oct 29 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Islanders vs Wild on?
- The game is on Wild+, KSTP 5 / KSTC 45TV and KSTC 45TV in the Minnesota area and MSG Networks in the New York area.
How can I stream Islanders vs Wild?
- In the Minnesota area it streams on Wild+; in the New York area it streams on MSG+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Islanders vs Wild on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
Wild+
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SpectrumWild local broadcast territory (MN, WI, Upper MI ZIPs listed) | Ch. HD 320, 323/1323, 327 or 429 by ZIP; IP 350 | source |
Also carried by Fubo. Not on Xfinity. Provider details →
KSTP 5 / KSTC 45TV
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | source |
KSTC 45TV
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 45 | source |
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Islanders–Wild games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and Wild+